This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: backtothebeginning Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.ceeurope.germany.schleswig.general/6376.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much! You are right about the spelling. I have a habit of doing the r before the h. I will certainly look into the German hint. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.